All of the gods except Poseidon get together on Mount Olympus to talk about what they should do about Odysseus. Athene speeks on how she think they should help support Odysseus. The messenager of gods, Hermes is sent to Calypso’s island to tell her that Odysseus is allowed to leave so he can return home. She complains that they are allowed to take human lovers while the affairs of the female gods must always be frustrated. In the end, Calypso then helps him build a new boat and watches filled with sadness as Odysseus sails away.
Major Themes: (Madi)
Some major themes found in chapter 5 were:
Pg. 66 Homeric Simile and Justice- Wanting to keep Odysseus but also letting him go.
Hospitality: Calypso welcomes Hermes into her home and feeds him lots of food while Hermes gives her the message from Zeus.
Pg. 68 Loyalty: Odysseus wanting to go home and see his wife instead of choosing immortality and eternal youth.
Locations Traveled: (Maddie)
Sparta
The Rocky Coast
Study Guide Questions:
What is happening at the beginning of this chapter? (Olivia)
The gods are holding an assembly and they are discussing what to do about Odysseus.
What message does Hermes have to deliver to Calypso? (Olivia)
He tells Calypso that Odysseus is allowed to return home having gods nor man help him.
What is Odysseus doing when Hermes arrives? (Olivia)
He was sitting disconsolate on the shore tormenting himself with tears and sighs and heartache
What is the “aegis”? (Olivia)
the aegis is similar to power or authority
Why is Calypso upset? (Olivia)
She is upset because she thinks it is unfair that the gods are making Odysseus leave
What does she instruct Odysseus to do? (Angelina)
She instructs him to build a raft.
Why is Odysseus suspicious of her instructions? (Angelina)
She doesn't want him to leave.
What does Odysseus do the next day? (Angelina)
He begins to build the raft.
How many days does Odysseus sail before Poseidon finds him? (Angelina)
17
What does Poseidon do to Odysseus? (Angelina)
He flips him off of his raft.
Who witnesses this? (Caroline)
The daughter of Cadamus.
What does she do to help Odysseus? (Caroline)
The Daughter of Cadamus gives Odysseus a veil to tie around his waste so that Odysseus can swim to the shore without drowning.
How does Athene help? (Caroline)
Athene disguises herself as the princess of the land's friend, and convinces the princess to go down to the river where Odysseus has landed and wash her clothes.
What happens when he gets to the shore? (Caroline)
When Odysseus gets to the shore, he throws off the veil into the water and builds a shelter for him to rest in
Chapter 5 - Calypso
Summary: (Breana)
All of the gods except Poseidon get together on Mount Olympus to talk about what they should do about Odysseus. Athene speeks on how she think they should help support Odysseus. The messenager of gods, Hermes is sent to Calypso’s island to tell her that Odysseus is allowed to leave so he can return home. She complains that they are allowed to take human lovers while the affairs of the female gods must always be frustrated. In the end, Calypso then helps him build a new boat and watches filled with sadness as Odysseus sails away.
Major Themes: (Madi)
Some major themes found in chapter 5 were:Pg. 66 Homeric Simile and Justice- Wanting to keep Odysseus but also letting him go.
Hospitality: Calypso welcomes Hermes into her home and feeds him lots of food while Hermes gives her the message from Zeus.
Pg. 68 Loyalty: Odysseus wanting to go home and see his wife instead of choosing immortality and eternal youth.
Locations Traveled: (Maddie)
Sparta
The Rocky Coast
Study Guide Questions:
What is happening at the beginning of this chapter? (Olivia)
The gods are holding an assembly and they are discussing what to do about Odysseus.
What message does Hermes have to deliver to Calypso? (Olivia)
He tells Calypso that Odysseus is allowed to return home having gods nor man help him.
What is Odysseus doing when Hermes arrives? (Olivia)
He was sitting disconsolate on the shore tormenting himself with tears and sighs and heartache
What is the “aegis”? (Olivia)
the aegis is similar to power or authority
Why is Calypso upset? (Olivia)
She is upset because she thinks it is unfair that the gods are making Odysseus leave
What does she instruct Odysseus to do? (Angelina)
She instructs him to build a raft.
Why is Odysseus suspicious of her instructions? (Angelina)
She doesn't want him to leave.
What does Odysseus do the next day? (Angelina)
He begins to build the raft.
How many days does Odysseus sail before Poseidon finds him? (Angelina)
17
What does Poseidon do to Odysseus? (Angelina)
He flips him off of his raft.
Who witnesses this? (Caroline)
The daughter of Cadamus.
What does she do to help Odysseus? (Caroline)
The Daughter of Cadamus gives Odysseus a veil to tie around his waste so that Odysseus can swim to the shore without drowning.
How does Athene help? (Caroline)
Athene disguises herself as the princess of the land's friend, and convinces the princess to go down to the river where Odysseus has landed and wash her clothes.
What happens when he gets to the shore? (Caroline)
When Odysseus gets to the shore, he throws off the veil into the water and builds a shelter for him to rest in